IHA Nurse Practitioner

Job Title : Per Diem Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Location : Maricopa County, AZ ( Glendale, Buckeye, Surprise, Sun City and Peoria)


Employment Type: Per Diem / Contract


Duration : On-going as needed, depending on needs in the area.

Schedule/Shift : Days and evenings; flexible scheduling with 60-75 minute appointments

Start Date : ASAP

Work Setting : In-home / community-based assessments


Overview


Our client is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to conduct in-person annual preventive health risk assessments for members enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act health plans. Assessments are completed at no cost to the member and take place within the individual's personal living space, following health plan and quality expectations.


This role is ideal for providers with primary care and/or in-home health experience who enjoy flexible scheduling, autonomous field work, and delivering high-quality preventative care in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive IHAs in members' homes, including medical history review, physical exams, and screenings.
• Successfully complete both the self-paced and instructor-led training components within the allotted time frame, while actively participating in periodic training sessions and meetings pertinent to the position.
• Complete a minimum of 30 appointment slots per month
• Identify and evaluate acute and chronic conditions and assess medication adherence.
• Document and submit chart notes accurately and efficiently within 24 hours of the visit in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Address all charting queries within 48 hours of receipt.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with clinical leadership staff to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Comfortably and respectfully enter into members' homes for scheduled visits.
• Ensure reliable transportation to and from member appointments, adhering to scheduled times.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP program (FNP, AGNP, ANP) or Master's degree from an accredited PA program.
• Home health experience within the last 5 years
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in electronic medical records
• Understanding of CMS and ACA risk adjustment models
• Ability to accurately and thoroughly document clinical findings
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make critical decisions while following policies and procedures
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and responsibilities
• Willingness to travel within a 50-minute radius of assigned service areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Primary care provider (PCP) experience
• At least 1 year of in-home assessment experience

Certifications / Licensure

• Active, unencumbered NP or PA license in the state of practice
• Current RN license (for Nurse Practitioners)
• National board certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
• Active Medicaid ID number for the state
• Active Medicare PTAN number
• Current BLS certification
• Valid state driver's license
• Proof of valid automobile insurance appropriate for the state of practice